Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist
Posted 53 minutes 11 seconds ago by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.
With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.
Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice-a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .
Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 289-WLCH-99-B
Site West Middlesex Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum Inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/:59
Job overview West London Children's Healthcare (WLCH) are recruiting a Band 7 Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialists at West Middlesex University Hospital
This new posts will strengthen paediatric allergy care across WLCH by providing advanced clinical expertise, improving continuity, and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care for children and young people with allergy
Main duties of the job The Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for the delivery and development of specialist allergy services for children and young people across North West London. Working within the paediatric allergy multidisciplinary team, the role will support improved outcomes, reduced unwarranted variation, and high-quality, equitable allergy care.
The Band 7 CNS shall be expected to lead and manage his/her own patient cohort. In addition, work as part of the clinical nurse specialist team, cross covering patient cohorts where necessary and working alongside the MDT at all times.
The role involves working within a seamless specialist asthma / respiratory and allergy medical and nursing service that is aimed at continuously improving standards of patient care and facilitating multi-professional working. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit.
Working for our organisation Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Paediatric Asthma Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide expert, evidence-based care to children and young people with asthma, undertaking holistic assessments, managing a specialist caseload, and running nurse-led clinics across acute, community, and primary care settings.
The role involves developing personalised asthma management plans, supporting self-management education, and ensuring safe prescribing and medication management.
The post holder will work collaboratively with families, GPs, schools, and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, address safeguarding concerns, and promote consistent best practice. They will contribute to service development through quality improvement, audit, data analysis, and implementation of national and local guidelines.
In addition, the role includes supporting colleagues through teaching, supervision, and leadership, while maintaining personal professional development and clinical competence. Effective, inclusive communication and accurate documentation are essential, alongside active participation in ICA network meetings, Trust initiatives, and multidisciplinary discussions to enhance asthma outcomes across the region.
Person specification Education Qualifications & Skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.
Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice-a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .
Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist NHS AfC: Band 7 Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 289-WLCH-99-B
Site West Middlesex Hospital Town Isleworth Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum Inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/:59
Job overview West London Children's Healthcare (WLCH) are recruiting a Band 7 Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialists at West Middlesex University Hospital
This new posts will strengthen paediatric allergy care across WLCH by providing advanced clinical expertise, improving continuity, and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care for children and young people with allergy
Main duties of the job The Paediatric Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for the delivery and development of specialist allergy services for children and young people across North West London. Working within the paediatric allergy multidisciplinary team, the role will support improved outcomes, reduced unwarranted variation, and high-quality, equitable allergy care.
The Band 7 CNS shall be expected to lead and manage his/her own patient cohort. In addition, work as part of the clinical nurse specialist team, cross covering patient cohorts where necessary and working alongside the MDT at all times.
The role involves working within a seamless specialist asthma / respiratory and allergy medical and nursing service that is aimed at continuously improving standards of patient care and facilitating multi-professional working. This will be achieved through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit.
Working for our organisation Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Paediatric Asthma Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide expert, evidence-based care to children and young people with asthma, undertaking holistic assessments, managing a specialist caseload, and running nurse-led clinics across acute, community, and primary care settings.
The role involves developing personalised asthma management plans, supporting self-management education, and ensuring safe prescribing and medication management.
The post holder will work collaboratively with families, GPs, schools, and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, address safeguarding concerns, and promote consistent best practice. They will contribute to service development through quality improvement, audit, data analysis, and implementation of national and local guidelines.
In addition, the role includes supporting colleagues through teaching, supervision, and leadership, while maintaining personal professional development and clinical competence. Effective, inclusive communication and accurate documentation are essential, alongside active participation in ICA network meetings, Trust initiatives, and multidisciplinary discussions to enhance asthma outcomes across the region.
Person specification Education Qualifications & Skills
- Registered Children's Nurse active on NMC register
- Relevant BSc degree in nursing
- Professional development within paediatric Asthma
- Level 3 Safeguarding training
- Significant post registration experience working with children who have respiratory illnesses, allergies or asthma
- Sound knowledge of specialist paediatric asthma care, including pathophysiology, management protocols, and evidence-based practice
- Understanding of child protection procedures and safeguarding
- Ability to deliver allergy education and self-management support to children, young people, and families
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and lead clinical workload.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
- Awareness of current NHS issues & appreciation of the issues surrounding governance & quality initiatives.
- Knowledge of NHS governance, quality initiatives, and ICs frameworks
- Experience working in the community setting including schools, early years settings and patients homes
- Experience managing a specialist caseload, including complex, high-risk, or severe asthma
- Experience or willingness to participate in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives
- Relevant post-registration accredited clinical course in advanced assessment
- Ability to lead clinical workload and change initiatives, both personally and as a facilitator
- Experience or willingness to participate in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives
- Significant post registration experience working with children who have respiratory illnesses, allergies or asthma
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
- Experience of teaching, training, mentoring, and precepting colleagues
- Experience working in the community setting including schools, early years settings and patients homes
- Experience of handling clinical incidents, complaints, and safeguarding issues
- Experience managing a specialist caseload, including complex, high-risk, or severe asthma
- Experience in quality improvement or service development projects
- There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
- In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
- During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
- Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
- We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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